Connecticut refuse truck driver helps save choking toddler

A refuse truck driver in Vernon, Conn., is being credited with helping save a choking toddler after spotting a distressed mother on the roadside while on his route. Doug Haiko,…

PMTC accepting entries for 2026 awards program

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has opened its 2026 awards program, with a submission deadline of April 30. The awards will be presented during PMTC’s annual conference, scheduled…

Cash, consultants and carriers: Inside Canada’s trucking LMIA abuse

Desperate people hoping to immigrate to Canada. Greedy consultants and agents sowing seeds of hope while grabbing thousands of dollars from would-be immigrants. Fortunes made and savings lost. This is…

Trucking Announcements: Yamaoka named president of Denso Products and Services America; Appointments at Contract Express, PTTAC, Bosch Truck Group, and more

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Denso has appointed Daisuke Yamaoka as president of Denso Products and Services Americas. Wellington Group of Companies…

PMTC announces agenda for 2026 conference and AGM in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Artificial intelligence, cargo theft, safety and insurance will be among the key topics at the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s 2026 annual conference at the Fallsview Casino Resort in…

Walde, Moye, Barkery named TCA’s 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Terry Walde of Searcy Trucking, Deshown Moye of Melton Truck Lines, and Heather Barkey of Nussbaum Transportation as the…

Schneider names Filter next president, CEO 

Schneider National announced that Jim Filter will take over as the company’s president and chief executive officer this summer. The appointment is a part of a planned leadership transition. Mark…

Women in Trucking calls for industry input in its 2026-27 survey

The Women in Trucking Association is calling on transportation companies to take part in a new industry survey that collects data on women’s involvement in the industry. The survey data…

Canadian trucking, logistics employment drops by 16,700 jobs in December: THRC

Employment in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector fell in December 2025, with 16,700 fewer jobs compared to the month before, a 2.1% month-to-month drop. There were 6,300 fewer truck drivers…

FleetForce, San Jacinto College launch CDL training partnership for Houston region

FleetForce Truck Driver Training has announced a partnership with San Jacinto College to recruit and train aspiring commercial truck drivers in the greater Houston region of Texas. Under the agreement,…

ATRI opens recruitment for 2027-2028 Research Advisory Committee

The American Transportation Research Institute announced it is seeking candidates for its 2027-2028 Research Advisory Committee (RAC), which will help guide the organization’s research priorities. Industry professionals can nominate a…

Mrakovich named vice president of engineering at Truck-Lite

The lighting and wiring harness manufacturer Truck-Lite has welcomed Matt Mrakovich as vice president of engineering. Mrakovich has decades of experience in technology development across commercial and consumer markets…

Survey finds female truck drivers in US satisfied with work-life balance and pay, but concerned about safety

Female truck drivers report strong job satisfaction and work-life balance, but ongoing safety concerns continue to shape where and how they work, according to a new survey of 437 truck…

Musket Transport offering free A/Z training for an aspiring woman driver

Musket Transport announced that applications are open for its 2026 A/Z grant for women through its Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) facility. The annual program removes financial barriers to obtaining…

PowerLease appoints Falk senior vice president

PowerLease, a subsidiary of Travelers Financial Group, has appointed David Falk senior vice president. He will be responsible for expanding the company’s financing programs and go-to-market strategies as more drivers…